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Spy vs. Spy is John Zorn’s tribute of sorts to Ornette Coleman. Along with Tim Berne, Mark Dresser, Joey Baron, and Michael Vatcher, Zorn explores pieces from the extensive Coleman catalog using his hardcore-punk inspired approach to group improvisation; the result is a frenetic, high-energy whirlwind of free jazz. In the words of the New York Times, when it comes to Coleman, Zorn “has clearly found a soul-mate.”

PRODUCTION CREDITSProduced by John ZornAssociate producer: Elliot SharpRecorded August 18 and 19, 1988 at Power Station, New York CityEngineer: Steve RinkoffMixed October 18 and 19, 1988 at B.C. Studio, Brooklyn, New YorkMixing engineer: Martin BisiMastering: Robert C. Ludwig

Spy vs. Spy is John Zorn’s tribute of sorts to Ornette Coleman. Along with Tim Berne, Mark Dresser, Joey Baron, and Michael Vatcher, Zorn explores pieces from the extensive Coleman catalog using his hardcore-punk inspired approach to group improvisation; the result is a frenetic, high-energy whirlwind of free jazz. In the words of the New York Times, when it comes to Coleman, Zorn “has clearly found a soul-mate.”

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A tribute of sorts to Ornette Coleman, Spy v. Spy explores pieces from the extensive Coleman catalog using Zorn's hardcore-punk inspired approach to group improvisation; the result is a frenetic, high-energy whirlwind of free jazz. In the words of the New York Times, when it comes to Coleman, Zorn “has clearly found a soul-mate.”

PRODUCTION CREDITSProduced by John ZornAssociate producer: Elliot SharpRecorded August 18 and 19, 1988 at Power Station, New York CityEngineer: Steve RinkoffMixed October 18 and 19, 1988 at B.C. Studio, Brooklyn, New YorkMixing engineer: Martin BisiMastering: Robert C. Ludwig